Welcome to the Umbria Blog
We are Villa in Umbria and we manage the Umbria blog, as well as a holiday rentals website. We live and work in the area, and enjoy
sharing our experiences with you.
Umbria is a beautiful region in the centre of Italy. Cities like Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Todi and Orvieto anybody will have heard of. We want to give you some insiders view of our daily life in this mainly rural part of Italy. If you ever travel to Umbria you may find some good suggestions here.
We hope you will enjoy this blog. Feel free to leave comments or ask questions.
Borghi più belli: Panicale in Umbria
Few villages are as photogenic as this Italian top model: beautiful Panicale in Umbria will steal your heart. The winding road to the village already builds up anticipation and once you've parked your car, just outside the city walls, a borgo più bello awaits you. A...
5 Big benches in Umbria
Since the summer of 2022, there are 5 Big Benches to discover in the vineyards of Umbria. What are Big Benches? The Big Benches (Panchine Gigante) are an art project conceived and designed by American architect Chris Bangle and his wife Catherine. They live in...
Nativity scenes in Umbria
Nativity scenes in Umbria represent an important Christian tradition. In fact, not everyone knows that the first nativity scene, made in Greccio in 1223 (near Rieti), was the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Hence why during the holiday season, in the historical...
Attractions in Umbria
You’ve booked your holiday in Umbria? Here is an overview of places of interest.
Markets in Umbria
Love to visit a local market during your holiday? Here is a list of markets in Umbria.
Events and local festivals
Indulge in the local atmosphere of a music festival, a Sagra, or a village festival during your holiday in Umbria.
Children in Umbria
Are you looking for some activities to do together with your children? Here are some ideas for children in Umbria.
Newsletters about Umbria
The newsletter is sent once a month and in it we share our blog stories, events or festivals that we think are worthwhile and news about Villa in Umbria holiday rentals.